Featured

Now that we are in the holiday season, take a look at the variety of programs offered at a branch near you! Take the kids to a storytime with Santa, watch A Christmas Carol live, prepare for holiday meals, and much more.

You are here:

vacations and vacationing

Plan Your Disney Vacation with MCPL!

Planning for a trip – any trip – can be both stressful and confusing. This can be especially true when the vacation turns out to be the ultimate childhood trip: a Disney vacation.

My sister, stepmother, and I started planning a spur-of-the-moment trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida about three months ago. We decided to be there six days and five nights, and planning through all of those days proved to require a lot of research and knowledge about the parks, restaurants, resorts, and the like.

The Library…On Vacation?

At least that was how my husband responded when I told him I’d like to visit the local library on the Saturday before Memorial Day. Normally, I would not make such a request, since we are usually busy with other vacation activities. But this was the third time we had visited Gunnison, CO over the past few years. This town of almost 5,900 has continued to intrigue me with what it has to offer. So a visit to the Gunnison County Public Library was a natural next step to understanding this unique mountain community in central Colorado.

Summer! It's Time for a Family Road Trip

Going on Vacation? We've Got You Covered!

Are you planning a fun family vacation this summer? Will you have a 10 hour car ride with your kids in the back seat? Or maybe, your afternoons will be spent relaxing on the beach. What will you do with all of that time? Luckily the Library doesn’t have to be left behind! We offer so many versatile services that at least one of them will be the perfect addition to your vacation. Check out these services that you can access, even when you’re out of town.

Maine Vacation Trip

I got to check off a destination on my bucket list this fall when my husband and I went to Maine on vacation. We flew in to Portland and rented a car. We stayed at a bed and breakfast in the coastal town of Old Orchard Beach, and walked out to the beach in the evenings. From there, we drove up the coast along the scenic route to Camden, stopping along the way at the L.L. Bean stores and factory outlets.

Making the Magic Happen

Half the battle of a trip is months and months before you go. Trip planning is an art, balancing all the activities your group wants to do with the amount of vacation time you have. This is especially true when you're planning a magical trip to the happiest place on Earth.

For fellow Disney aficionados, you know that covering the large expanse that is Walt Disney World during a trip is not an easy thing to accomplish. With four Disney parks, water parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Sea World, there's a lot Orlando, Florida has to offer to the vacationing family.

Planning a Trip to Chicago Anytime Soon?

I spent a week in Chicago earlier this year, and fell in love with the city! While it wasn't my first visit, it was my first time to stay in the city with a Chicagoan, and see, do, and EAT so many things!

Vacations and the Library

Plan a STAYcation

Gas prices too high? Why not try your own backyard for the perfect family vacation. If you’re looking for the fun of sleeping under starry skies and being outdoors with the family, try camping out at home. You’ll fulfill the need for outdoor fun, and can even stir your kid’s creativity. How about playing horse shoes or tie dye a funky t-shirt. Just use your imagination, the possibilities are endless. But if you need a few ideas, check out the following: